Runnymede Borough Council is proud to be a supporter of the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
The Covenant in Runnymede was signed in November 2013 and is a voluntary statement of mutual support between our community and the Armed Forces locally.
The aim of the Community Covenant is to
- encourage communities to support the Armed Forces in their areas and to nurture public understanding and awareness of issues affecting the Armed Forces
- recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces
- encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces into local life
- encourage the Armed Forces to help and support the wider community, whether through participation in events and joint projects, or other forms of engagement
Armed forces personnel and veterans have a wide range of skills and experience that can be valuable to councils. As a result, there are a number of different armed forces jobs available in councils, in a variety of departments and services. Armed forces families in Runnymede can apply for work experience placements with us as part of our commitment.
Some examples of armed forces jobs in councils include
- Community safety: Armed forces personnel and veterans can use their skills and experience to work in roles such as police officers, fire fighters, and security guards.
- Planning and development: Armed forces personnel and veterans can use their skills and experience to work in roles such as urban planners, project managers, and building inspectors.
- Transport and infrastructure: Armed forces personnel and veterans can use their skills and experience to work in roles such as engineers, road workers, and traffic wardens.
In addition to these specific roles, armed forces personnel and veterans can also find work in councils in a variety of other roles, such as administrative support, customer service, and finance.
Many councils have a commitment to supporting the armed forces community, and offer a number of benefits to armed forces personnel and veterans who work for them.
Supporting the Reserve Forces
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to supporting employees who volunteer as reservists for the Army Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Marine Reserves and Royal Navy Reserves. The Council acknowledges that the training reservists receive provides skills and abilities that are of benefit to the individual and the employer.
This policy is designed to define our obligations towards employees who are members of the Reserve Forces. It outlines provisions for the annual commitment, notification and mobilisation requirements and stipulates that employees will not be disadvantaged or discriminated against as a result of their role as a Reservist.
For more information or to apply to be a reservist
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